I came back, and they still have a ton of different flavors offered. They limit it to 2 samples, so choose wisely. I ultimately opted for a double scoop, mocha almond fudge and matcha. Mocha almond fudge: I liked the texture and that it's not as sweet due to the coffee and chocolate combo, it's a good flavor if you like some crunch. Matcha: It doesn't have as strong of a savory and slightly bitter taste as some places' matcha ice cream, but it was still pretty good. They give you pretty large scoops, so price is pretty on par with ice cream nowadays. read more

Loard's Ice Cream - Double of matcha and mocha almond fudge - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alameda, California

Came here on a whim after dinner one night. So glad I did! Soooo many yummy flavors and management was so kind and helpful! I went with the almond joy flavor and was sooooooo impressed. Hands down the best ice cream I've ever had. The only bad thing about this place? That it's seasonal and I came at the end of the season read more

Loards is absolutely adorable. It's like stepping back in time with the decor they have. There's also plenty of seating outside. I needed a sweet treat after dinner so we got single scoops. They had a huge menu! A lot of classics but a lot of Asian inspired flavors like ube and pandan. They also had large sundae menu and I would love to try their black and tan one day. I got their cookies and cream. The ice cream itself was rich and creamy but not which cookie dough in my opinion. I only had like 2 or 3 cookie dough balls in them. I'm used to places like salt and straw and fentons that are heavy handed with their mix ins. A single scoop is about 5.50 which I I suppose is normal price now a days. I wouldn't make a trip out to come to loards but wouldn't mind stopping by if I was already in the plaza. read more

Loard's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alameda, California

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Amazing service as always. On the hottest and busiest days, they still deliver. It's the perfect treat after a day of shopping at Southshore and I love how they preserve the seating arrangements and posters from the 1950's, it's truly nostalgic. I got a single scoop of Cookie dough and it was perfect! read more

I love coming to Loard's whenever I'm in Alameda! The ice cream is decently priced and absolutely delicious. My husband and I would share the black and white sundae since he only likes vanilla ice cream and chocolate ice cream is my absolute favorite. The texture is just a little softer than how I typically like it, but it's still good quality ice cream! Having been here a few times, I can say that the staff is always so helpful and patient. They're generous with the samples, which is great because they have some unique Asian flavors. For me, it feels a bit stuffy inside if you're there for a while but there are benches and tables to eat at outside if needed. read more

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Somehow I had no idea this was in the South Shore Shopping Center until now! I was drawn in my the cute decor and merch that they have displayed. The shop itself has a very pink theme and they color coordinate well! I was almost overwhelmed by how many flavors they had until I saw Ube & Buko Pandan! Classic Filipino flavors that I was definitely surprised to see here. I sampled them both and was pleased to find out that it brought me tons of nostalgia. The one person working there was very happy to help and patient when I asked for samples. read more

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Satisfied my craving. Inside was pretty cute. Diner like theme. Lots of choices to pick. We ordered three ice creams: Banana, Chocolate marble Cone and Classic sundae. The ice cream's were good! Great price. Team members were efficient. Our first time but will be back! Private lot outside area of mall read more

Loard's Ice Cream - Banana Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alameda, California

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Loard's is a Bay Area classic. I've been going to this location since I was a kid. Plenty of parking for this location, you can probably grab a bite to eat at any of the restaurants at South Shore or go shopping before grabbing a scoop. My favorite thing to get here is the buko pandan ice cream. They don't have pre-packed buko pandan unfortunately and they may or may not sell you a pound of it. They seem to have limited stock of it and this flavor is offered at any of the Loards locations nearby. They have booths if you want to sit and enjoy your cone nearby. read more

Loard's Ice Cream - Buko pandan ice cream in a waffle cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alameda, California

I'm from Vegas, and the weather temperature is a cool 82 degrees and perfect for a sundae. Toffee Delight Jr! A young Asian woman dished up with Carmel sauce. Each bite had the perfect amount of toffee, marshmallow, and nuts. This could be habitat forming! read more

Loard's Ice Cream - Toffee Delight Jr - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alameda, California

Nostalgic ice cream shop chain, which has apparently been around since the 1950s. I stopped in this weekend while shopping at South Shore (it was a hot day) to get a quick cooling scoop of ice cream. You can split the scoop into 2 flavors at no extra charge. I opted for the Ube coconut flavor and their popular Cookies'N Cream. The scoop seemed smaller than expected though for what you pay. Tastewise it reminded me a bit of Breyers/Dreyers ice cream but a bit creamier. They also sell Hello Kitty merchandise and have a few toy vending machines for the kids. There's booth tables inside and an outside patio seating underneath canopy for shade. Located right behind Applebee's restaurant. read more

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After the renovations, Loard's is looking a lot better and cleaner. A classic ice cream parlor. They always have a nice selection flavors on rotation. Friendly staff will let you sample flavors. Grab a cone and hit the beach! read more

My party and I arrived just before closing and were met with super friendly and considerate service. The gentleman working in the front carried an approach that made us feel like we were engaging in a very different time period. He was courteous, well spoken, and made you feel appreciated. My wife and I ordered a triple scoop to try out multiple flavors and both really enjoyed our Bubble Gum, Horchata, and Blueberry Cheesecake concoction. The Bubble Gum in particular had to be among the best flavored Bubble Gum ice cream we've had. To top it off the place had this super uplifting feel in the room which was something I don't think I've felt at the South Shore shopping center before. We definitely hope to go back sometime in the near future. 5/5. read more

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Love Lords ice cream. The junior Fudge-Ana is my go to. It's become a routine to grab ice cream after Korean BBQ next door. read more

Loard's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alameda, California

Loard's Ice Cream is a decent spot for those looking for a quick fix. I really adore their interior and exterior design--it offers a retro dining experience that's unique compared to the other stores and restaurants nearby. They have an extensive menu featuring sundaes, ice cream, and milkshakes with a variety of flavors, including some of my favorites: buko pandan, pecan praline, ube macapuno, and matcha green tea. I forgot which ice cream flavor I ordered this time because I like to try new ones whenever I visit, but their ice cream quality is solid. Their small size is reasonably priced at $5. Customer service was quick, and the staff were friendly. read more

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Not the best ice cream, but not the worst. It's conveniently located in South Shore Shopping Center. It's a decent option after eating nearby. I do like the overall look - it gave that old timey vibe. read more

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This past Monday I was jonsing for halo halo ube ice cream, so we went to Loards South Shore. Was not open. Almost noon! Sign me "Disappointed!" read more

The universe (and climate change) conspired to turn the first week of October in the Bay Area into a blast furnace of a heat wave. So with consecutive days in the 90's and nights in the 80's, I made haste to find an ice cream shop for some relief. Loard's is one of the three pillars of original, old school ice cream parlors in the East Bay (Fenton's and Tucker's being the other two). Loards has the most storefronts however, so it makes it easier to find a shop close by. In my nearly 30 years of visiting Loard's, I never leave disappointed. (But I mean let's be honest, what kind of a maniac is unhappy in an ice cream shop?) As I was melting from the heat outside, I decided I needed a liquid ice cream delivery system tonight. So I ordered a chocolate malted milkshake with extra malt, no whipped cream. Looking around the shop as I waited, everything was clean, bright, spacious, and pleasant. All of my ice cream shop vibes got checked off: retro colors and design, sweet smell of ice cream in the air, familiar flavors and sundae combinations. Even a crane game in the back. And the powerful air conditioning on an 83°F night was welcoming. My server was friendly and fast and delivered an ice cold cup of chocolate joy into my hand. I also grabbed a pint of ube macapuno ice cream for later. You're hard pressed to NOT find a flavor to your liking at Loard's. Whether you like smooth, chunky, traditional, original, simple or involved, year-round flavors or seasonal, you will find a flavor to love. Walking out of the shop, my cup immediately started sweating. I however was not after a few sips of my deliciously rich and thick malted chocolate shake. Loard's is a Bay Area institution with retro vibes and outstanding ice cream & service. I myself walked in tonight grumpy and hot and walked out smiling and cool(er). Was it the Loard's ice cream or was it the placebo effect? You'll have to find out for yourself. read more

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Couldn't pass up a visit after smelling their fresh cones when I was walking by. This cute little ice cream shop is situated in a big outdoor shopping center in Alameda. The decor is very retro and gives off old school ice cream parlor vibes- which I love! They are cash or card only, no Apple Pay. I was able to sample 2 flavors and ended up getting a kids scoop of their cookies and cream ($4.75). It was so creamy and delicious, also surprisingly not that sweet. Glad I got to try their ice cream and hope to be back for more! read more

Loard's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alameda, California

It was closed!!! K. Kk. John. Disappointing disappointing after walking thru rain !! My 98 yr old aunt wanted ice cream!!!!! read more

If I can give this place zero stars I would. It doesn't deserve not even 1 star. The two owners are very stingy. You pay for a regular ice cream scoop and they give you a child size scoop. I only went twice and the two times that I went it was the same experience. They are also very stingy with their toppings for sundaes. Never coming back. And no. I didn't tip the two times that I went. read more

2265 S Shore Ctr Alameda, CA 94501 (behind Applebee's) Loard's Ice Cream has been serving quality ice cream, shakes, and sundaes in Alameda for decades. When I was a little kid growing up in Alameda, there was a Loard's Ice Cream at Southshore. It had a better location before, now it's tucked away down a walkway just pass Applebee's. I got off work early the other night, and stopped by to try their coffee and chocolate mint ice cream. As you walk thru the door, it's like crossing into a time warp. The old fashioned decor conjures up old memories (real or imagined) of a playful world. So I stepped up to the counter, and surveyed the flavors posted on the wall. Only one person was on duty, and service was quick and prompt. 1 scoop Coffee, 1 scoop Chocolate Mint I would say these were two medium sized scoops for $6.95 Overall, this is a fair price for good quality, dense and rich ice cream. It has no after taste, and it's not watery. There's several choices for ice cream and frozen yogurt in Alameda, but do you want to drive there? Loard's Ice Cream is in the Southshore Shopping Center. Between Trader Joes and Applebee's there's a walkway. Loard's is down that walkway, on the rightside, just pass Applebee's. Free parking and near bus stops. Drop by and Support this Long Time Alameda business! read more

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Bummer!! Drove 45 min just for them to be closed even though their sign said they're open from 2pm-9pm and their website/yelp also said they're open. read more

The space inside was really cute and there was plenty of seating inside of it and right outside of the shop. They had some candies and things you can also buy along with the ice cream. The customer service was really good. I tried three types of ice cream flavors in the sugar cones: cookies and cream, almond toffee, and sea salt carmel. The sugar cone itself was good. The ice cream itself was creamy and had a good texture. However, in my opinion all of the flavors had a banana flavor to them. They didn't have a lot flavor or things mixed in. I personally, wouldn't need to eat their ice cream again. read more

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Favorite classic tasting ice cream. Banana ice cream sundae with hot fudge & marshmallow. I like how they put almonds instead of peanuts on top of the whipped cream. read more

Loard's Ice Cream - "Black and white sundae" substituted vanilla for banana ice cream....so good! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alameda, California

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This is my second Loard's review/visit this week! Does that tell you something about how much I love this business? I came in on a busy Friday afternoon. There was a long line that extended outside of the door, no surprise there. There were only two attendants scooping and ringing people up. They were working at a bit of a slow pace but no one seemed to complain. The lobby area was cramped--merch lining up the counter walls, freezers on the opposite wall with pre-packed ice cream, and just a skinny overall front area where the line was situated. For this, I didn't feel as comfortable waiting in line at this Loard's location. The service being a bit slow made the cramped area a bit more noticeable, to me anyway. It was finally my turn. "Double scoop, cake cone, one Rocky Road and one Coconut Pineapple, please." The man scooped my requested ice cream flavors and mentioned that the flavors I chose work well with the cake cone for double scoops. Okay. The ice cream was delicious as normal-suuuuuper creamy, tasty and rich. The Rocky Road had the right amount of bits and pieces of marshmellows and nuts, and of course the chocolate ice cream was decadent. The Coconut Pineapple was perfect as normal, striking the right balance between Coconut and Pineapple flavors. True perfection! I always enjoy Loard's Ice Cream whenever I have it. The flavors are consistent between locations and is much appreciated. However this location is just a bit too cramped for my liking. Getting ice cream shouldn't include this kind of stress, hah! I'll just keep going to their Marina location instead. read more

good ice cream, however the owner was a bit passive aggressive and rude for no reason. read more

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This place is cute! The staff is super friendly and patient. They are happy to help you and give you samples. The ice cream is obviously delicious. I got the Halo Halo sundae and I loved it. I notice they also have ice cream cakes and I bet they are perfect for birthdays. Parking is easy. There's seating inside and outside. read more

Loard's Ice Cream - Halo halo Sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alameda, California

After eating dinner at South Shore Center, my family and I decided to get some ice cream even though it was cold outside. Service: There was a line but it was quick. The staff was very kind and efficient. We shared the waffle cone with double scoop ice cream. We got the Ube Macapuno and Mocha Chip. The ice cream was deeeeelicious! It was so creamy and perfect in flavor. We loved it! 10/10 recommend! This ice cream shop has been here forever! Their ice cream is amazing. Whether it's hot or cold outside, can't ever say no to delicious, good quality ice cream! read more

Loard's Ice Cream - Mocha Chip and Ube Macapuno in a waffle cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alameda, California

I got chocolate showers it's like a chocolate chip. But it was ice crystally and gummy like it had been sitting in the freezer for a while. Not good. So I ate the cone and threw the ice cream away. read more

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Loard's is super nostalgic for me and has always maintained their quality. This location is at South Shore along the walkway between Trader Joe's and Kohl's. Once you walk in, you'll see the retro style booths, old school candy, and their huge menu of classic sundaes and ice cream flavors. My favorite flavors of all time have been chocolate showers, coconut pineapple, and strawberry! I also love that they have a lot of classic Filipino flavors such as ube macapuno, mango, and even maiz-queso (seasonal). They even have halo-halo as part of their sundae menu. I was surprised to see that they also sell merchandise other than t-shirts. They have mugs, plushies, notebooks, and other gifts too. read more

Loard's Ice Cream - Strawberry - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alameda, California

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I tried their seasonal pistachio flavor and my partner got the mint chocolate chip flavor. Mint chocolate chip was really great! I love the many flecks of chocolate vs. big chunks of chocolate. Pistachio was ok, it had whole pieces of pistachio, but I think mint chocolate chip won out here. Will definitely be back! read more

Great customer service and delicious ice cream! The Ube ice cream is a must try. Atmosphere is nice as well. Will visit again.

Was looking for some cheap eats this evening in the South Shore Center, and aside from the burger place, there wasn't much else to choose from besides treating myself to ice cream for dinner! I came away with a single scoop waffle cone and left quite happy. Service was friendly and the restaurant was clean and bright! read more

Loard's Ice Cream - Single scoop waffle cone. $5.75 - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alameda, California

Place was so dirty. The ice cream was very average and tasted store-bought. Staff was very kind and friendly though.

What, they have PANDAN? Love Pandan! I can't remember ever seeing Pandan ice cream before! They also had ube! Mom tried a sample of the Pandan and Toasted Almond but ended up getting the Buko Pandan. She said the actual almond pieces in the toasted almond were soft and not crunchy so she opted for the Pandan. I tried some of the Pandan and it was good. Had little Pandan jelly pieces in it too! I went in wanting a strawberry milkshake so I went with that and it was good! No Apple Pay as of today, but cash and card is accepted. They also had some cute merchandise, snacks, and tubs of ice cream to buy and bring home. We arrived close to closing time so didn't have time to browse but it looked cute at first glance! read more

Loard's Ice Cream - Medium strawberry milkshake and a single scoop of Buko Pandan on a sugar cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alameda, California

I was just putzing around, waiting to go to dinner and came across Loards. I'm sure it's been here forever; but as someone new to the area, I had never been. They have a lot of cute little knickknacks so you can spend some time looking at those. There was a young male attendant that was really nice. He answered the few questions I had. I got the banana ice cream, as the attendant let me know that it was a real banana flavor and not artificial. It was delicious. So delicious. I shall return, probably sooner than later. read more

While I am very saddened by the closing of my childhood Loards on Fruitvale/MacArthur, I am grateful that Loards is still around here in Alameda (and San Leandro and Orinda). My regular "go to" has and always will be their mango ice cream on a sugar or waffle cone. I tried to step out of the box and taste some other flavors this time - all very tasty but I always come back to mango. Today, I sampled the seasonal pistachio, toasted almond and sea salt Carmel - all were super yummy and definitely worth a try. In fact, I took a scoop of the pistachio to go for later. The staff was very kind and forgiving about samples with every person in line. Also, though I got one scoop in my waffle cone, they made sure it was adequately filled and scooped so that my cone wasn't half empty. Parking is very easy here at the south shore center and there are Tesla chargers nearby as well. Overall great experience. Highly recommend!! read more

Loard's Ice Cream - Mango Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alameda, California

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I have enjoyed Lourdes since the 1980's. Moved away from Alaneda and visit periodically. I stopped by for a cone and was surprised at the rudeness of the server. I ordered my cone from a Latina woman. That was my perception. She knew what I wanted but went out of her way to correct my pronunciation of mango. Not once but three times. I am fully bilingual, have two doctorate degrees and was born in the USA and educated here. She laughed at me when I "refused" to pronounce it in her anglicized manner. A battle over ice cream. Really? I'm sorry but I can only say "how rude" The ice cream was okay read more

Loard's ice cream is always delicious; my favorite here is the coconut pineapple . I'm leaving 3 because of the service. I've been to several eatery's and can't wrap my head around the staff wearing gloves to protect themselves. Today we walk in and the woman behind the counter is grabbing a piece of ice cream with her gloved hand and puts it directly in her mouth. I then watched her "wipe off" her hand with the rag on the counter. She was taking our order and ready to serve us with the same gloves. I kindly asked if she could switch gloves, she then went to the back and came back with the same sweaty gloves. I know this because I watched her through the corner mirror. PSA: GLOVES ARE USED FOR SANITARY REASONS AND NOT FOR STAFF TO BYPASS HAND WASHING TO ONLY USE ONE PAIR THE ENTIRE SHIFT. read more

This is a convenient place for an ice cream shop. Free parking and a place for my kids to run free just outside. The ice cream isn't bad. I question how natural it is given it's texture, but what compels me to right a review is the service. More than once I've watched the servers be condescending and rude to people. I've experienced this myself. I'm not talking about the kids who work here, but the adults. Sometimes I wonder if they are the owners, and if they are, maybe they need to reflect and take a break before they drive this beloved business into the ground. read more